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Synonyms for Carrier
ˈkær i ərcar·ri·er

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  1. carrier, bearer, toternoun

    someone whose employment involves carrying something

    "the bonds were transmitted by carrier"

    Synonyms:
    flattop, holder, carrier, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman, pallbearer

  2. carriernoun

    a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something

    "refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business"

    Synonyms:
    flattop, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman

  3. aircraft carrier, carrier, flattop, attack aircraft carriernoun

    a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings

    Synonyms:
    flattop, carrier, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, crew cut, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman

  4. carriernoun

    an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction

    Synonyms:
    flattop, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman

  5. carrier, common carriernoun

    a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages

    Synonyms:
    flattop, carrier, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman

  6. carrier wave, carriernoun

    a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal

    Synonyms:
    flattop, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, aircraft carrier, mailman, postman

  7. mailman, postman, mail carrier, letter carrier, carriernoun

    a man who delivers the mail

    Synonyms:
    flattop, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, aircraft carrier, mailman, postman

  8. carrier, newsboynoun

    a boy who delivers newspapers

    Synonyms:
    flattop, carrier, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman

  9. carrier, immune carriernoun

    (medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others

    Synonyms:
    flattop, carrier, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman

  10. carriernoun

    a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like

    Synonyms:
    flattop, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman

  11. carriernoun

    (genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring

    Synonyms:
    flattop, toter, attack aircraft carrier, immune carrier, aircraft carrier, carrier wave, bearer, mail carrier, common carrier, newsboy, letter carrier, mailman, postman

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. carriernoun

    Synonyms:
    messenger, conveyer, porter, bearer, teamster

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MD0.0 / 0 votes

  1. carrier

    Synonyms:
    Chemistry Electron carrier

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How to use Carrier in a sentence?

  1. Adam Miles:

    We concluded that the USPS practice of facilitating and directing carrier releases for the union’s political activity resulted in an institutional bias in favor of NALC’s endorsed political candidates, which the Hatch Act prohibits.

  2. Robert Mann:

    No carrier was operating a 2019 level of flying, in fact, while saying ‘no layoffs,’ numerous carriers cut hours and related pay. Many others initiated voluntary separation agreements that paid fewer hours and salary dollars over a defined future period in exchange for early retirements or similar.

  3. Nicole Schwegman:

    The UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was unarmed and posed no risk to the carrier's flight operations, while the Iranian UAV's actions posed no danger to the ship, it was, however, abnormal and unprofessional.

  4. Adam Twidell:

    The runway appears, framed in the island's rugged outline as you approach. Depending on wind conditions, pilots can land on both ends of the 400-meter strip. It's like landing on an aircraft carrier, with a deep drop-off into the sea.

  5. Niliflash:

    The best photo you keep as your pride will one day be the carrier of RIP when you're gone.


Translations for Carrier

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  • превозвач, преносител, носачBulgarian
  • portador, portadoraCatalan, Valencian
  • dopravce, bacilonosič, nosný signál, nosičCzech
  • Karrier, Carrier, Brieftaube, Überträger, Träger, Trägersignal, Karriertaube, Frachtunternehmen, CarriertaubeGerman
  • μεταφορέας, κομιστής, φορέαςGreek
  • portador, compañía de transportes, empresa de transportes, transportista, portadoraSpanish
  • kuljetusyritys, taudinkantaja, kantoaalto, kuljetustoimisto, kantaja, tukialus, kuljetusvälineFinnish
  • pigeon voyageur, transporteurFrench
  • neach-giùlainScottish Gaelic
  • נשא, נשאיתHebrew
  • वाहकHindi
  • hordozóHungarian
  • მატარებელიGeorgian
  • باربه‌رKurdish
  • преносител, шпедитер, превозник, носач, пренесувач, амалMacedonian
  • carrier, drager, postduifDutch
  • nosiciel, nosicielka, nośnikPolish
  • semnal purtătorRomanian
  • почтовый голубь, носитель, носильщик, перевозчик, носительница, переносчикRussian
  • mchukuziSwahili
  • کیریئرUrdu

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